About this Event
Women’s running continues to grow, yet many runners still find the final weeks before race day, the taper, one of the most mentally challenging parts of training. Stepping back from high mileage, trusting that the work is done, and shifting focus toward feeling fresh, fuelled, and ready can be difficult without the right guidance.
“Women in Running: Rest, Readiness and Race Day” is designed to support you through this crucial phase of marathon preparation. With a focus on the taper period, this session explores how to prioritise recovery, sharpen readiness, and arrive at the start line in the best possible position to perform. We’ll touch on key areas including nutrition, training adjustments, sleep, and rest - helping you feel confident in how you approach the final weeks.
Join us for an evening of practical insight, expert discussion, and shared experience. Through a panel conversation and open Q&A, we’ll break down how to approach the taper with confidence - so you can move into race day feeling rested, prepared, and in control.
What you’ll learn
- What tapering is, and why it’s a key part of marathon preparation
- How to adjust your training plan in the final weeks to support race readiness
- The role of nutrition in fuelling, recovery, and race-day preparation
- How to optimise sleep and rest to feel physically and mentally fresh
- Common physical and mental challenges during the taper, and how to manage them
- Strategies to handle race-week nerves and build confidence
- Practical tips for race day, including pacing, fuelling, and mindset
Date & time
Friday 17 April
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location
The Running Room Battersea
37 Patcham Terrace, London SW8 4EX
Adjacent to Sendero Coffee
Schedule
- 6:00pm Arrival, check in and bag drop
- 6:15pm to 7:00pm Presentations
- 7:15pm to 8:00pm Panel talk and Q&A
Speakers
Harriet Wright
Harriet’s a Nike coach and women’s health advocate. She founded @likeagirl.eu a platform that unites women across running communities to showcase their strength and redefine what it means to participate, train, and run like a girl. She’s dedicated to creating a space where amateur athletes can openly discuss and learn about female specific challenges without barriers to expert knowledge.
Sophie Sarah-Katnich
Sophie grew up in Adelaide, South Australia, and graduated as a physiotherapist from the University of South Australia in 2022. Since then, she has become a dedicated practitioner with a passion for musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports injury management. Sophie has gained valuable experience in high performance sporting environments in Australia. Her background includes management of both AFL football and netball teams at club and state levels, providing acute injury care, postoperative rehabilitation, and tailored return to play programmes. Sophie is committed to providing quality client centred care to support people in achieving their full potential. She is also a clinical Pilates expert and leads the management of women’s health in The Running Room Battersea clinic.
Tess Glynne-Jones
Tess Glynne-Jones is a London-based Nike Trainer with a lifelong background in sport. Having played from a young age, she’s built a career helping others unlock their potential through training and movement. Sport has shaped not only her own life, but also the lives of the clients and communities she works with, an insight she now brings to conversations on her podcast, She’s Got Game and via her training platform, The Female Training Programme.
Jasmine Carbon
Jasmine Carbon is a UK-registered dietitian and founder of Carbon Nutrition Limited with 10 years of clinical and community experience. She specialises in culturally tailored, evidence-based nutrition, including supporting people with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. She also has experience in women’s health and sports nutrition, supporting clients with hormonal health, weight management, and performance-focused dietary strategies.
Who is this for
- Women who run at any level, from beginners to experienced
- Anyone training for a spring marathon or upcoming endurance event
- Anyone curious about running and managing training schedules during competition
- Coaches and run leaders wanting to better support their communities
FAQs
Do I need to be a fast or experienced runner
Not at all. This is for all abilities and backgrounds.
Will there be a run
No, this is an educational community night rather than a run session.
What should I bring
Come as you are. Wear whatever you’re comfortable in. You’re welcome to bring a small bag for bag drop.
Is this medical advice
This session is general education and does not replace individual medical assessment or treatment.
Call to Action
Spaces are limited. Book your place and join us for an honest, practical conversation about staying healthy, running strong, and training with confidence.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Running Room London, Unit13, 37 Patcham Terrace, Battersea Exchange, London, United Kingdom
GBP 6.13
